Hunter kills Colleague while trailing Antelope in Ogun

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

A 35-year-old Ogun state-based hunter, Olasunkanmi Olakiye has been accidentally shot dead by one of his co-hunters while they were hunting game, an antipope.

The members of the Olasunkanmi family are currently grieving his demise following the incident that threw the Egba Hunters Association into confusion.

According to Alao Yusuf, the Group leader, he stated that information showed that the deceased was accidentally shot by a team member when they were trying to kill an antipope in the bush.

He stated that Olasunkanmi was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

“I was told that they went to the bush for hunting and that the antelope that was shot died but the bullet hit Olakiye. Immediately, they said that he was rushed to the hospital but that before they got there, he was already dead. The matter was reported at the Odeda Police Station and even Olakiye’s brothers were part of the hunting expedition. Olakiye’s family decided not to press charges because they said it was an accidental discharge that claimed the life of their kinsman.” Alao Yusuf stated

SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the police spokesperson confirmed the incident, he stated;

“I am aware of the matter. All of them are hunters. One of them shot at an animal and the bullet hit one of their members (Olakiye). They reported the matter at the Odeda Police Station. We investigated and discovered that it was a case of an accidental discharge. The family of the dead man said they would not press charges since it was not a case of intentional killing. But we did our work properly and we are still on the matter. As we speak, an investigation on the matter is on.”